Restrictive measures adopted by the EU

What are European Union restrictive measures?

• Why the EU adopts sanctions - Consilium
• Sanctions (restrictive measures) - Finance - European Commission
• Restrictive measures (sanctions) - EUR-Lex

Restrictive measures regimes adopted by the EU

• Link to EU Sanctions Map EU Sanctions Map
• Summary on restrictive measure regimes adopted by the EU: Boletín Mayo - Junio 2026 Medidas Restrictivas UE

How can I find out if an individual or legal entity is subject to sanctions?: 

• Dashboard | EU sanctions tracker

I have questions about the application of EU restrictive measures 

• Link EU Sanctions Helpdesk EU Sanctions Helpdesk - EU Sanctions Helpdesk - European Union
• Link: EU Best Practices for the effective implementation of restrictive measures
• Submit an inquiry sancionesfinancieras@economia.gob.es

How do I report the freeze or block? 

• Standard notification form:  Plantilla entidades financieras

How do I apply for authorization to unblock or transfer funds? 

• Authorisation Procedure for unfreeze or unblock funds
   

Medidas restrictivas aprobadas por la UE contra Rusia y Bielorrusia

• Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine - Finance

Restrictive measures adopted by the EU against Russia and Belarus

• Sanctions adopted following Russia’s military aggression against Ukraine - Finance

Link to the Commission’s FAQs: 

• Frequently asked questions - Sanctions against Russia - European Commission